Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Contact
Ioanna Bampatsia
Telephone
+44 0123546
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SBRI Competition: Fusion Industry Challenges Cycle 1 Phase 2
Reference number
T/IB204/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority. The aim of the competition is to develop solutions to fusion energy challenges in two key priority areas. The competition has two themes.
1. Accelerating fusion power plant design with next-generation digital tools
2. Reducing fusion power plant fuel requirements with advanced production and handling technology for hydrogen isotopes
This is phase 2 of the competition. All successful phase 1 applicants are invited to this further competition.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2023/S 000-012276
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
This corrigendum relates to the execution of Clause 37 – Scalability Funding, for SBRI Cycle 1 Phase 2 Further Competition T/IB204/22.
In addition to the Agreement, the Contractor may propose scalable work packages subject to the Authorities assessment and input of such proposals. The Authority shall evaluate the proposed variation and may approve or reject it at its sole discretion. The Contractor shall have no right to claim or demand the additional funding until it has been approved by the Authority. The terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and nothing herein shall modify or amend any provision of the Agreement, except as specifically provided for in this Clause.
Additionally, it should be noted that the competition was conducted using the pre-commercial procurement process.
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